Van Nistelrooy puzzled by slump
Ruud van Nistelrooy has fallen out of favour at Manchester United
Ruud van Nistelrooy admits he cannot understand why his Manchester United career has gone into decline and his Old Trafford future is now in doubt.
Van Nistelrooy stormed away from United's final game against Charlton after being axed from the team by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
He said: "I know a lot of people in Manchester don't understand it, well it is the same for me.
"I love Manchester United. That is why I don't really understand it."
Van Nistelrooy added: "What has happened has happened. I have a World Cup in front of me with Holland, so I need to try and forget about it and move on.
"But one thing I want to make clear is that I went (from the hotel before the Charlton game) because I had to go, not because I went myself."
Van Nistelrooy has not spoken to Ferguson since his row with the Scot, during which the forward was also told he would not be welcome at Roy Keane's testimonial, a match he was desperate to play in because of his friendship with the former captain.
Chelsea, Inter and AC Milan, Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs who have been linked with a player who has scored 47 Champions League goals.
"I have two years left on my contract and if things stay the way they are at the moment I will still be at the club next season," he said.
"But I am not naive and the fact I wasn't involved in the last Premiership game or Roy Keane's testimonial was not a good sign, but nothing is going to happen until after the World Cup."
As I posted a while ago I would not be suprised if Ruud is still with us, I was hoping carloz the jackal was gonna join benfica because alot of players really dislike him and his influence on the team (BRING BACK KIDDO) had that happenend I would have been certain that Ruud stayed.
Basically he's gonna have to eat humble pie, yeah he is a great player and will be in the OT hall of fame but SAF is the boss, end of, SAF fucked keano off for the same reason, possibly the greatest captain we've had, so why does Ruud think he can get away with it. Im not saying its right or wrong, just the way it is.